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Why You Can't Afford to Ignore Software Supply Chain Attacks

Ivanti’s 2025 State of Cybersecurity Report revealed that just 1 in 3 organizations feel prepared to protect themselves from software supply chain threats. With attackers increasingly targeting third-party dependencies, supply chain attacks may become a painful Achilles heel for cybersecurity if organizations continue to overlook them.

A Process for DDoS Incident Response

A distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack overwhelms a server, service, or network with internet traffic to disrupt or halt normal operations. This is typically achieved by multiple compromised systems flooding the target with traffic. The result is that legitimate users cannot access the systems or services, causing significant operational and financial impact.

Is Your Attack Surface Growing Faster Than Your Security?

In today's digital-first business environment, the race to adopt new technologies often outpaces the strategies to secure them. From cloud services to remote work tools, organizations are rapidly expanding their digital presence. However, with every new tool, platform, or endpoint comes a new potential vulnerability. This expanding "attack surface" can leave businesses exposed, especially if they don't actively monitor and manage it.

Think PDFs Are Safe? Here's How They Could Infect Your Device

We often trust PDFs to be safe since we use them for contracts, reports, e-books, and even personal documents. Their universal compatibility and read-only nature give an illusion of security. But this absolute trust is misplaced. Cybercriminals have mastered the art of embedding malicious code within PDFs, turning them from innocuous formats to latent threats. Trusting that PDFs are safe will leave users vulnerable to an array of attacks that compromise their personal information and professional data.

BIMI and Email Authentication: Why Your Business Needs It for Better Email Security

With the rise in cyber attacks, phishing, and impersonation attempts, the corporate email landscape has become ever more reliant on email security. As consumers are increasingly unwilling to open legitimate email communications from once trusted senders, companies need to ensure that all of their communications come across as secure and legitimate from their end. That's where BIMI comes into play. Not only does it enhance security as an email authentication tool, but it also promotes brand awareness.

Casio UK Hit With Payment Skimming Attack

In early February 2025, reports emerged of a sophisticated web skimming attack that compromised the UK website of electronics manufacturer Casio, and at least 16 other ecommerce sites. This Magecart-style breach led to the theft of customers’ personal and payment information, highlighting the persistent threat of digital skimming to online retailers. Image Source: Casio UK Website.

Web Development Meets Cybersecurity: A Guide to Building Resilient Applications

Web applications are central to modern business operations, from retail and finance to education and healthcare. They provide users with seamless access to services and information, making them indispensable tools for organizations and consumers alike. However, this widespread reliance on web applications has also made them a prime target for cyberattacks. Cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities in poorly developed or inadequately secured applications to steal sensitive data, disrupt operations, or damage reputations.

What Is SMS Spoofing or Hijacking: How to Recognize and Avoid This Scam

SMS-based scams have become increasingly common in the Philippines, which is a major security concern because text messaging and digital transactions are integral to daily life in the country. Among these scams, SMS spoofing or hijacking stands out as particularly sneaky, exploiting people's familiarity with texting to steal sensitive information.

Understanding the Amazon Ransomware Attack and AI's Role

Understanding the Amazon Ransomware Attack and AI's Role January 2025 Patch Tuesday Microsoft has released updates resolving 159 unique CVEs for January. Among the lineup are three zero-day exploits and five publicly disclosed vulnerabilities. The exploited CVEs are all targeting Windows Hyper-V NT Kernel Integration VSP, making the OS update this month your most urgent priority. The public disclosures impact Windows Themes, Windows App Package Installer and three CVEs for Microsoft Access.